About the Author:
SWIZ was a Washington, D.C-based hardcore punk band that existed from April of 1987 through August of 1990. Featuring original Dag Nasty singer Shawn Brown, Swiz’s faster, darker, and more aggressive take on the D.C. sound ran counter to the melodic direction the scene had been leaning toward. Thirty-five years since their demise, Swiz’s short, sharp, sonic blasts still resonate and continue to inspire musicians, artists, and fans alike.
Details
Format: Paperback, 6" x 9", 256 pp.
Label: Akashic
Year: 2025
Condition: New
With contributions by all of the band members, combining historical interviews and personal journals, with present-day conversations, anecdotes, recollections, and reflections yielding new poetry and prose.
The writing is complemented by over one hundred unpublished images. This mix of styles touches on band facts and timelines while also spotlighting the negative space around the band: personal and interpersonal moments of its members and the broader community and culture in which they were immersed.
Swiz is a deep dive into the band and its members, a celebration of warped memory, and a unique snapshot of a time and scene that continues to inspire musicians, artists, and fans alike.
Label: Akashic
Year: 2025
Condition: New
With contributions by all of the band members, combining historical interviews and personal journals, with present-day conversations, anecdotes, recollections, and reflections yielding new poetry and prose.
The writing is complemented by over one hundred unpublished images. This mix of styles touches on band facts and timelines while also spotlighting the negative space around the band: personal and interpersonal moments of its members and the broader community and culture in which they were immersed.
Swiz is a deep dive into the band and its members, a celebration of warped memory, and a unique snapshot of a time and scene that continues to inspire musicians, artists, and fans alike.